​During the COVID-19 pandemic, dental offices are postponing routine care. Contact us if you think you have a dental emergency to ensure that you receive care that shouldn’t be postponed. In the meantime, brush two minutes, twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss regularly. Avoid sugary food and drinks to reduce the risk of cavities. The pause in routine dental appointments supports “shelter at home” policies and helps “flatten the curve.” When conditions change, we will again be available to help you maintain your oral health through regular preventive and treatment services.

Please be safe, stay healthy, follow the recommendations of public health officers and let's get through this together.

​Take Advantage of Our INVISALIGN REBATES REWARDS SPECIAL in honor of Dental Hygiene Month – Give Yourself the Gift of a Healthy, Confident and More Attractive Smile Today!

​Straighter teeth can lead to:Healthier Gums – Invisalign® aligners are removable so you can brush and floss normally which can help prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay. Research has shown that gingival health may improve during Invisalign treatment.Easier Cleanings – The chances of having plaque retention, tooth decay and periodontal disease can be reduced with properly positioned teeth.Less Stress – Properly aligned teeth are less stressful on the supporting bone and provide better function. Invisalign offers an alternative to aggressive, restorative solutions for orthodontic problems.

To better serve his patients, Dr. Brett Brazeal works out of two different dental offices. Sea Breeze Dental is located in Huntington Beach, but Dr. Brazeal also practices dentistry in Corona Del Mar.

The Corona Del Mar location was founded in 1978 by Dr. Brett Brazeal's parents, Dr. Angela and George Brazeal. In 2006, Dr. Brett joined their practice. The office is conveniently located at 2345 E. Coast Hwy, Suite B, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625. The Corona Del Mar dental office phone number is (949) 673-6443, and the website is www.drsbrazeal.com. With two dentists in Corona Del Mar, either Dr. George or Dr. Brett Brazeal is happy to take care of all your dental needs.

Always brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day, every day. One of the most important things we can do is to brush our teeth for two minutes, in the morning and at night before we go to bed. Proper brushing reduces plaque, prevents tooth decay, and helps limit the onset of gum disease.

2. Floss Daily

Make Flossing a Daily Habit. Daily flossing helps you to reach the spaces between your teeth, and using dental floss helps removes food particles and plaque to prevent cavities & gum disease. Your oral health is connected to your overall health, so skipping the daily flossing can actually make you more susceptible to infection, and other overall health issues like diabetes, stroke, heart disease, & prenatal complications – among others. Not convinced? Flossing can also help prevent bad breath!

3. Daily Rinsing with Mouthwash

Rinse with mouthwash to improve your oral health. A daily dose of mouthwash is another effective way to reduce bad breath. Daily brushing & flossing alone doesn’t eliminate cavity and gum disease causing bacteria so rinsing with an anti-microbial mouthwash helps prevent gum disease. Look for an antiseptic mouthwash with the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

School is back in session for many of us. As a busy parent, you've purchased their school supplies, bought new school clothes, and signed up for after school activities, but don’t overlook their smile! Back-to-school time is the perfect time to incorporate good oral health habits into your child’s daily routine. Your child’s back-to-school checklist should include:

Regular dental visits

Scheduling twice a year during the school-age years is vital because this is the time where there is great change in the mouth, with kids losing baby teeth and permanent teeth coming in. One of the most common childhood diseases is tooth decay, and left untreated, it can impair a child’s ability to eat, speak, sleep and learn. Studies show that children with dental health issues miss more school and perform worse in their education.

Daily brushing habits

Children should brush their teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and before bed. There is little time to spare for most families on school mornings, and sometimes kids eat their breakfast on the way to school. Brushing before breakfast will help ensure kids brush their teeth before heading off to school.

Healthy lunches and snacks

Pack a healthy lunch and snack for your child. Healthy lunch items and snacks include grains, raw vegetables, yogurt or fruit. If your child eats from the school cafeteria, review healthy food choices with them before the first day of school. Instead of juice and soft drinks, teach your child to drink water.

Safe afterschool activities

Athletics are fun and parents want their children to not only enjoy the competition and recreation, but to be as safe as possible in doing so. Wearing a properly fitted mouthguard while participating in organized sports, is essential to protecting your children’s teeth. We offer custom mouthguards to protect your child's smile!

Did you know that even though dental cleaning is one the least expensive treatments you could get at any dental office, it is still postponed by many patients. It is obvious that patients don’t think that they need teeth cleaning twice a year. However, American Dental Association states that everybody needs to have a teeth cleaning at least every 6 months. Why do we need dental cleaning twice a year? Here are some reasons for you!

1. PREVENT CANCER

Mouth is a gate-way to overall health! When your teeth are cleaned twice a year, you may prevent Pancreas Cancer. According to a study in 2010 by Harvard School of Public Health, there is a link between periodontal; disease (gum disease) and risk of pancreas cancer. If you don’t believe us, listen to what Whoopie Goldberg says. She knows what we are talking about.

2. PREVENT TOOTH LOSS

You can prevent teeth loss. Yes, it is true. If your teeth are not regularly cleaned by a dentist, you may get periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is the inflammation of gums and if it remains untreated bone loss is one of its consequences. When there is not enough bone left, you may lose your teeth.

3. PREVENT COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY

If you are pregnant or planning to be one, you should NOT skip your teeth cleaning. When you are pregnant, you are more subject to gum disease because of your hormones. In addition to risks mentioned above, gum disease and cavities can cause low birth weight and other complications during pregnancy. A simple teeth cleaning can help you have a healthy pregnancy and it is totally safe to have it during your pregnancy.

4. PREVENT BAD BREATH

Sometimes brushing your teeth twice a day is not enough to stop bad breath. Bad breath can create really awkward social situation. You know it is there and probably the person you are trying to have a conversation can smell it, too. We all have been there. However, it is not the only reason to have it taken care of. Bad breath can be a symptom of a dental problem, such as gingivitis which is caused by bacteria in your mouth. In addition, bad breath can be a symptom of many other diseases from gastroesophageal reflux disease to kidney problems.

Do you snore, or know someone who does, perhaps a spouse? It may be more than snoring, it may be sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition in which a person repeatedly stops breathing while sleeping due to the airway collapsing. This affects the person’s health in a variety of ways, from poor sleep and fatigue to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Some of the signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability and memory loss.

Dr. Brazeal can aid in identifying and treating sleep apnea. There are dental appliances for treating sleep apnea that bring the jaw forward, thereby maintaining an open airway. This will result in more restful sleep, less snoring, less fatigue and better overall health.

If you are already using a CPAP machine but find it uncomfortable and difficult to comply with, Dr. Brazeal can discuss the dental appliances that may be more appropriate for you.​For more information, visit SomnoMed as these are the dental appliances Dr. Brazeal uses to treat sleep apnea.